Fall for Ember Days
The Fall Ember days have arrived so it’s time to reread The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, make a list of fall field trips, and make a September Pie.
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At the Turning of the Year
The Autumn Equinox marks a fleeting moment of balance between light and darkness. Today’s post is a reflection on autumn, letting go, gathering in, creative rest, and following the changing season home.
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The Tide Keeps Its Own Time
Along Bohicket Creek in the South Carolina Low Country, the changing tides offer a quiet reminder that not everything follows our schedules.
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A Little Nutting Day Feast
Celebrate the old September tradition of Nutting Day with a cozy Apple Hazelnut Cake and a look at the seasonal folklore surrounding hazelnuts, apples, and the beginning of autumn.
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In Praise of the Cotton Sundress
A love letter to the cotton sundress—cool, comfortable, washable, and perfect for hot September days in South Carolina.
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September in the Low Country
A September visit to the South Carolina Lowcountry, where tidal creeks, live oaks, fresh-caught shrimp, and changing light offer the first quiet hints of fall.
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Team Movie vs. Team Book
Is the book always better than the movie? Usually, but not always. With Practical Magic 2 arriving in theaters, I’m looking at why some movie adaptations become even more beloved than the books that inspired them.
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Rest is Part of the Work
A Labor Day reflection on why writers need rest, how repetitive tasks can restore creativity, and why stepping away is sometimes part of the work.
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The First Day of September
Welcome September! The first day of September brings the promise of autumn, changing gardens, cozy books, seasonal traditions, and the quiet pleasure of a fresh start.
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Christmas in July: A Short Summer Writing Break (and a Free Christmas Novella!)
I’m taking a short Christmas in July break to focus on writing new stories, finishing a few behind-the-scenes website projects, and preparing for an exciting fall book season. While I’m away, I’m sharing one of my favorite Christmas romance novellas as a free BookFunnel download. Grab your copy, enjoy a little holiday magic in the middle of summer, and I’ll see you again in August with new books, new stories, and plenty more to share. Happy Summer!
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Happy Fourth of July!
Happy Fourth of July!
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The Fictional Town I Wish Was Real
Readers and writers often long for fictional places because those settings aren’t really about geography. They’re about belonging.
